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Craftivism with the Gallery Upstairs: Red Hat Knitting
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library, 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
A craftivism knit-in to work on Melt-The-Ice Hats offered by The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library. Free and open to the public, but donations are happily accepted and will go toward the gallery and future events. We will have snacks, warm drinks and offer a cozy environment to gather, chat and knit.
*Please note: This is not a class, and we will not be selling supplies. Please come prepared with Yarn, pattern, knitting needles and other supplies.
Yarn: In partnership with this event, Knit New Haven at 26 Whitney Avenue, at will offer red yarn for sale for hats with a portion of the proceeds going to IRIS.
PATTERN and how to: Melt-the-Ice hat pattern tutorial for knit and crochet
We encourage all to buy the full pattern for $5 from the designer Paul S. Neary on Ravelry.

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to the immigrant aid agencies who will distribute the funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE.
History of the hats here: https://melttheicehatpattern.com/history
**Seating is limited: RSVPs are required.
RSVP link or scan the QR code

BRIDGE
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | The Institute LIbrary, 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
A low key evening of bridge, for people who know how and people who don’t know anything at all.

Jazz
2025-07-11 17:15 - 20:00 | The Institute LIbrary, 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
Although always subject to change as to artistic spotlight, Friday Night Jazz will continue a swinging tour of that great American art form, “LP Jazz”, meeting at 5:15 or so every Friday, in the third floor music room, to consider, contemplate and appreciate the wonders in the Collection.
Friday Night Jazz is, as always, a BYOB, BYO Snack evening; the crowd’s always appreciative and always excited to see what people bring. Updates to the schedule, including inclement weather closures, will be provided via the internal Jazz email list. Want to be added to that list? Let us know!
Please consider making a $5 donation when you come to Friday Jazz.
Friday Night Jazz is presented with support from Jazz Haven www.jazzhaven.org

OPEN CALL for ARTISTS. PANREALITY submissions due thru 3/15
2026-03-15 | Institute Library via Zoom
Go to the Call for Artists to learn More.

Beautiful Objections Workshop
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library, 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
RSVP page:
Institute Library · Beautiful Objections: March 2026

Closing Reception | Forecast: Reading the Signs
2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00 | The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library, 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
